Submitted by Walter Whal on Wed, 05/25/2016 - 14:16
A successful company is built on good decisions. A lot of those decisions have to do with paper and ink--and one of the biggest decisions that any company has to make is how to organize its fleet of printers and copiers. Although the focus is mostly on printers, copiers deserve attention too; after all, in order for a copier to be beneficial to workflow, we first must decide between color copies or black and white copies.
Submitted by Walter Whal on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 12:20
Every company has thousands of moving parts. The success of the company is wholly reliant on how these moving parts work together and complement one another--so it's important to keep the "machine" well-oiled. For example, employees have to be cooperating, communicating, and collaborating both efficiently and reliably. Information has to flow smoothly from Point A to Point B, and sometimes even from Point A to Point Z. Clients have to be respected and appreciated, not simply tolerated.
Submitted by Walter Whal on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 14:36
Looking for a new copier or multi-functional printer (MFP)? Make sure you look at all of the options available, specifically when it comes to buying or leasing. Many people think that they have to purchase equipment, but that is simply not true, and leasing offers so many advantages.
Submitted by Walter Whal on Tue, 02/09/2016 - 16:56
For many people working from home seems like a dream. They envision typing away from their home office while wearing pajamas and petting their dog. And, while this may be real, there are still some downsides to working from home, especially if you lack a dedicated home office. For example, my home office also serves as my husband's office, an occasional guest room, and an animal lounge area. So, what are some ways to be more productive (and less distracted) when working from home? Let's take a look.
Submitted by Walter Whal on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 15:30
Is your business secure? You probably think, yes. But, ask yourself this: are your documents secure? Not so sure now, are you? For your business to truly be safe from attacks, your documents must be secure, particularly in today's digital age of over-sharing.
Putting Systems in Place
An article in S.C. Magazine states that "Effective security is only established and maintained through people, processes, and technologies working in concert. Security needs to be proactive, rather than reactive." So, how do you accomplish that? Here are some tips:
Submitted by Walter Whal on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 15:18
What is a Wide Format Printer?
Wide or large format printers are much bigger than standard office printers. They can range in size anywhere from 18" to 100" and support large print jobs, such as printers and banners. WFPs are still computer controlled like traditional office printers, but are better suited for businesses with graphic-specific needs.
Submitted by Walter Whal on Mon, 12/28/2015 - 15:25
What is your idea of productivity? It may seem like a straightforward question, but in reality, "productivity" looks a little different to all of us. Take a moment to imagine the most productive day possible. Is everyone at their desks and working? Are phones ringing nonstop? Are file cabinets overflowing with the info for brand-new customers who just discovered your company today? No matter what productivity looks like to you, there are certain things that must be done in order to achieve that high level of success and efficiency.
Submitted by Walter Whal on Fri, 12/11/2015 - 11:21
What makes your company unique? It's a question that you've likely heard before, asked yourself before, pondered almost-endlessly before--and yet, it's also likely that the answer is still a little unclear. After all, companies, like people, may be unique, but it takes a lot of self-reflection, a touch of trial-and-error, and a fair amount of time before we're sure what exactly it is that defines our uniqueness. In a lot of ways, helping a company grow is like taking part in another one of those self-discovery journeys that most of us undertook in our teen years.
Submitted by Walter Whal on Mon, 11/30/2015 - 13:41
Let's slow down the everyday hustle for a minute and consider the differences between small businesses and their big-name brothers and sisters. Next to the huge companies and corporate goliaths, small businesses seem rather like the children of the business world: they're little, they require special kinds of care and planning, and their potential is practically infinite. Being part of a small business, as being part of a child's life, means being part of something unique, something still close to home and to heart.
Submitted by Walter Whal on Thu, 11/12/2015 - 17:30
In today's world, it's crucial for every company to be up-to-date with technology. Technology can either be the keystone of success or the basis of failure, and the difference depends on whether or not that technology is being used to the extent of its power. All the high-tech gadgets in the world still won't do any good if no one takes the time to understand how to use and apply them. Because of this, it's important to spend some time getting to know your technology--so read the box. Skim the instruction manual.
